Pre Van Conversion - Buying A Used Van...A Complete Beginners Guide

Van Conversion Part 1 - Buying A Used Van...A Complete Beginners Guide
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Online Checks
MOT - www.gov.uk/che...
TAX - www.gov.uk/get...
VALUE - www.parkers.co...
02:52 - Questions to ask the Seller
05:52 - Insurance
LINK: www.dayinsure....
LINK: www.confused.c...
06:14 - Viewing The Van
06:46 - Bodywork
07:13 - Rust
08:04 - Tyres
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09:12 - Suspension
09:29 - Number Plate and VIN Number
09:46 - Under The Bonnet
10:26 - Oil
11:53 - Doors, Locks, Windows
14:57 - Test Driving
15:10 - Smoke
16:23 - Lights
16:49 - Weight and height
17:32 - All Other Functions
18:22 - Warning Lights
18:37 - Test Drive
20:37 - After The Test Drive
21:14 - Still Not Sure
FULL VEHICLE CHECKS:
www.theaa.com/...
www.rac.co.uk/...
logistics.org....
www.clickmecha...
FULL PDF CHECK LIST
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[@anothercampervanchannel]

Regarding warning lights, it might be prudent to find out what warning lights any particular vehicle has, otherwise you're not forced to know if there's a problem with something. My brake warning light has never come on because the wire is broken. If I'd known about that, I may not have got to a point of virtually no metal on mi brakes 🤦‍♀️😳.

[@lubox_adv]

Needs more views, this is good guide for any car really in general

[@pet_cow_5452]

This is unreal. Deserves millions of views, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@K.I.W92]

Super helpful video. Thanks!

[@samueldawn5284]

😂😅 not only does your humour align with mine but I appreciate the details to learn. Made some of these mistakes along my own Van fan dangling. 🤪 and video editing that goes into these.

[@bobdead84]

This is such a helpful guide - thank you! My knowledge of cars is atrocious to the point I usually buy brand new to not have to worry about any of these things. But looking at getting a second hand camper or a conversion from a dealer and honestly had no idea what to look out for!
Your editing is legendary as well, chuckled many times through the video!
Cheers

[@miketurnbull7410]

Excellent for someone like me, who knows a bit, but isn't confident. Thank you.

[@Knox_Studios]

honestly though, most used vans are previously owned by companies. vans are basically commercial vehicles for people who aint got a heavy truck license. its impossible to find a used van at a reasonable price without dents, scratches, rust, and/or other damages.
for people doing van life:
keep this in mind. if you still want to avoid all of the damages, go take a bank loan and buy a factory new van instead. sure it'll cost you an arm and a leg but its the only thing you got without damages.

[@colincampbell4261]

Excellent info, thanks.

[@anothercampervanchannel]

Useful and entertaining video, thanks 😊

[@Zakbackpack]

Can you do one for annoying buying approved used from the dealer :)

[@jahnsendecampos622]

Great job, Thanks !

[@andylongley6098]

Superb. 🙏

[@escapeswithem4255]

Couldn't download the pdf as the link wasn't working. But wrote most of it down. I'll be buying a van to convert shortly and I'm terrified I'm going to buy a lemon 😢

[@vanlifesurvivorsguide]

Hey hun, sorry about that we will try and get it fixed asap for you. yeah writing it down will be just as useful just less colourful. Where are you based?

[@escapeswithem4255]

@@vanlifesurvivorsguide between Bolton and Wigan. :)

[@vanlifesurvivorsguide]

@@escapeswithem4255 Thats a bit far from us for me to be of any help however the one bit of advice i will give you is. Once you have found a van you love and after you have checked everything in the video and you are certain that is the van you want. Pay the AA to take a look at it for you. It isn't that expensive for the extra piece of mind that your wont break down in the first week

[@DrJerryCowley-uw6us]

Excellent video!! Although the link for the checklist is not working :(

[@lightningusain3708]

Great video but there is no link to the PDF checklist

[@jigmetwangchuk1895]

Where can I find the pdf form

[@zulvalor7266]

How much is a belt change

[@THEDONTTELLSHOW]

First